Minnesota HF4948 proposes a plastic bottle excise tax to fund water infrastructure projects.

Minnesota HF4948 proposes an excise tax on plastic bottles sold in the state to fund water infrastructure projects. The tax applies to plastic bottles sold to retailers, defined as sealed, plastic containers holding less than three liters of beverage. The tax revenue will be deposited into a water infrastructure account, managed by the Public Facilities Authority board. The account will fund eligible projects, including those approved under specific sections and other water infrastructure projects.

Minnesota HF4948 proposes a plastic bottle excise tax to fund water infrastructure projects.

Minnesota HF4948 proposes an excise tax on plastic bottles sold in the state to fund water infrastructure projects. The tax applies to plastic bottles sold to retailers, defined as sealed, plastic containers holding less than three liters of beverage. The tax revenue will be deposited into a water infrastructure account, managed by the Public Facilities Authority board. The account will fund eligible projects, including those approved under specific sections and other water infrastructure projects.